The Perfect Blend

It's time for The Perfect Blend mid -year book superlatives. Shelly and Candy ask each other 10 questions about the books they have read so far this year. Here are the questions: Which characters would you like to invite to dinner? Which characters would you like to introduce to each other? Best character to take on a road trip. Best recipes. Which book/characters most  inspired you? What have...

Dorothy Wetstra faces a decision that may change her town forever, and her gift for shaking things up comes in handy. Charlene Ann Baumbich Shelly's Tea: Earl Gray from The Tea House Candy's Tea: Snarky Tea 's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Loss of Farmland in NC

In a world devastated by a lethal fog, an isolated island stands as humanity's last refuge. Home to 122 villagers and three scientists, this idyllic sanctuary thrives under strict rules and nightly curfews, ensuring harmony and survival. Tragedy strikes when one of the scientists is found brutally murdered. This shocking crime triggers a catastrophic failure in the island's security system...

Serenity, Reagan and Lorelei are meeting for the first time in Lake Tahoe. They have come together because they have discovered that they are all half sisters, and this trip will give them a chance to get to know each other and hopefully figure out how they are related. Brenda Novak Brenda Novak Facebook Group Brenda Novak's Traveling Bookshop/Coffeshop Shelly's Tea: Zen-Cha Watermelon Ool...

Cora Seaborne, recently widowed, decides to leave London to pursue her interest in the mythical Essex Serpent. The book explores friendship, love, and the ways those relationships grow and change. Sarah Perry Shelly's Tea: The Teaspot's Clouds & Mist Candy's Tea: Adagio Tea's Monster Mash Essex Folk Tales

A secret section of the British government has gathered "expats" from different times of history to study their assimiliation and ability to survive. Shelly's Tea: New English Teas British Breakfast Tea Candy's Tea: David's Tea (a blue matcha) Organic Blue Moon Tea The Mystery Daguerreotypes Kaliane Bradley Fell in Love With a Dead Man Arvon Foundation Article from The Guardi...

Sister Holiday, a chain-smoking, heavily tattooed, queer nun, puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test in this debut crime novel. Margot Douaihy Shelly's Tea: Misty Mountain Tea Shop Campfire Chai Candy's Tea: Lipton Iced Tea New Orleans Tea Company PFlag

***SPOILER ALERTS*** So much happens in this book that we give some of it away- not enough to share it all, but enough to keep you interested. Someone is going to murder Evelyn Hardcastle. Every. Single. Night. Someone exists in an eternal loop of the same day until the murder is solved. There are 8 days to do this or it starts all over again.... Stuart Turton Shelly's Tea: Plum Deluxe Calm Ch...

Clay Jannon finds a job working the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift at Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore. But all is not as it seems. There are mysterious books, mysterious people and Clay is about to get involved in a quest he never saw coming. Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Bookshop Blend Candy's tea: Numi Rooibos Robin Sloan Links: Instructables DIY Hi-Speed Book Scanner From Trash and Cheap Came...

Hayley Powell visits the newest restaurant in town to write an article for her food column in the local Island Times paper. Chef Romeo has just opened his new restaurant Romeo's, and as good as the food is, the drama is even better. A health scare send Chef Romeo to the hospital and his roommate is Hayley's brother Randy. It looks like it was a heart attack that killed Romeo, but Randy (un...

Shelly and Candy are wrapping up their May reads with two fantasy novels. Magic, mystery and possibly vampires???? Shelly's book: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Shelly's tea: Forever Yours from Tea Bloom Candy's book: Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan Candy's tea: Butterscotch Chai from DavidsTea (check back during the holidays/fall for this delicious tea!) Links: Origin...

Shelly and Candy are still at it- this is episode four of two different books and the teas paired with them. Shelly's book: The Labrador Pact by Matt Haig Shelly's tea: The Climbers High Chai by The Teaspot Candy"s book: PIglet by Lottie Hazell Candy's tea: Silent Night by David's Tea (check their site this holiday season!)

May is the month for two books and teas a piece from Shelly and Candy! Shelly's book: Recursion by Blake Crouch Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Chamomile Bloom Candy's book: The Secret of Chimneys (Word Cloud book) Candy's tea: English Breakfast Black Tea (Adagio Tea)

Shelly and Candy are at it again! Through the month of May they will each be reading a different book and pairing it with a different cup of tea. Shelly's book: Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood Shelly's tea: Lemon Balm Kiwi The Republic of Tea Candy's book: A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams Candy's tea: Goddess of War Valhalla Tea

Shelly and Candy decided to try something new this week. Both ladies picked a book from a thrift store and decided to share with each other and you. Shelly's Book: Here on Earth by ALice Hoffman Shelly's tea: Adagio Tea Courage Tea Candy's Book: My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith Candy's tea: Lipton * The TV Series Candy mentioned is NOT related to Alexander McCall Smit...

Twenty years ago there was a murder. Rachel was acquitted, but there are a lot of people that still think she did it. Lisa Jackson Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Oregon Breakfast Tea Candy's tea: Adagio Tea Ghoul Gulp

Jack Tagger used to be a star investigative reporter until he decided to bad mouth his employer in front of the shareholders. Now relegated to writing obituaries, he comes across the death of Jimmy Stomarti (formerly Jimmy Stoma from Jimmy Stoma and the Slut Puppies). While getting some quotes for the obit, he comes across discrepancies that lead him to full on investigating. Shelly's tea: Car...

Set between Antarctica, Vermont and London, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection. It's a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power. Shelly's tea: Republic of Tea Lemon Balm Kiwi Tea Candy's Tea: Tea and Sympathy Eve's...

Marta Molnar 's novel blends the fictional life of Emsley WIlson and the historical life of Johanna Bonger van Gogh. Emsley inherits Johanna's diary and letters from her grandmother before her death. As Emsley deals with her grief and the business of getting her grandmother's house ready to sell, she learns of Johanna's story and can relate to the struggles she had as she navigates...

Ernie Cunningham is at it again! But this time he is on a train, surrounded by authors, agents and.....murder. Benjamin Stevenson 's latest book has you following clues and hints to solve the case along with Ernie. Be prepared for a wild ride! Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea's Scottish Caramel Toffee Candy's tea: Asheville Tea Company's Hibiscus Mojito The Ghan Train Experienc...

Follow the story of a Dakota family's struggles for survival and the care and responsibility passed down to care for Mother Earth and the seeds she provides. Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea Shop Enchanted Rose Candy's tea: Corn Silk Tea Diane Wilson The Seeds Speak Alliance of Native American Seed Keepers Walking Towards the Sacred: Our Great Lakes Tobacco Story Hocokata Ti educationa...

"Jade hates flying, but since winning the lottery, she can afford to purchase three seats - 2A, 2B, and 2C. But there's turbulence, and she drops the book she's reading. But a handsome gentleman gives her it back." - Goodreads Diana Wilkinson Shelly's tea: Harney and Sons Moroccan Mint Candy's tea: Plum Deluxe Crystal Clarity Oolong (no longer on site:/ The link will take...

This is the first book in the Brother Cadfael Chronicles Series and was published in 1977. Brother Cadfael became a monk late in life- after being a soldier during the Crusades and a life of traveling the world, he came to the Shrewsbury Abbey. The leader of his abbey has decided to acquire the sacred remains of Saint Winefride in Gwyneth, Wales and bring them back to the abbey. Brother Cadfael co...

Miss Nan O'Dea enters the Christie's lives and exits with one Mr. Christie.... But before that happens, she will cross paths with Agatha during her mysterious disappearance. All is not as it seems, there is not just a tragic past and a disappearance to solve, there is also.....a murder. Shelly's tea: Snarky Tea's Turmeric Golden Latte Candy's tea: Bigelow P eppermint Bark Tea D...

Rosemarie, Ada, Caroline and Kasey together known as RACK have known each other since they were babies. When Kasey returns to their hometown to face something that happened in her past, the four women are together again to take care of things that each have buried and help each other through. There's an Earl in this story...and like the song says...Earl had to die. Shelly's Tea: Bigelow Bo...